The gastrointestinal tract starts at the mouth, travel down the tunnel (esophagus), which connects to the stomach, which then empties into the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum---the three parts of the small intestine (@25 feet). This empties into the colon or large intestine (about 5 feet), which then becomes the sigmoid colon, rectum and out the anus. So, every morsel eaten goes on long journey.
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Bleeding:
That is called rectal bleeding.
Could be a rectal fissure.
Could be a hemorrhoid.
Depend on your age, if you are more than fourth you need a colonoscopy to rule out any bleeding higher up.if keep happening g regardless of your age see a doctor.
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Not necessarily:
Red blood on the toilet is not uncommon occasionally and can be caused by things such as a tiny anal erosion or fissure(especially with constipation) it can also be from a hemorrhoid.
Blood mixed with stool or dark stool can be from bleeding farther inside the colon and should be investigated. Screening colonoscopy is recommended once you've reached 50 even with no symptoms.
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See a doctor:
You have to be evaluated by a physician. You most likely need stool tests to rule intestinal parasites and also other tests might be needed particularly if you have diarrhea and/or a recent change in bowel habit.
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Severe constipation:
Severe straining with bm could be responsible, however, u should get your urine tested for microscopic blood without having bm. This will help to rule out any urinary tract pathology.
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Bloody BM:
It sounds like you're very worried about possibly being pregnant, but a bloody bowel movement is not a sign of pregnancy. To know about pregnancy, take a home pregnancy test after you have missed your menstrual period. The blood in your toilet may relate to a bleeding hemorrhoid or rectal fissure -- and you'll need to see your physician about this. The fissure would be painful; hemorrhoid not.
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Time to get help!:
Blood in stool is a warning sign. Causes of bleeding may be predictable (e.G rectal trauma, fissure, hemorrhoids with straining), but evaluation is always appropriate. A rule of thumb (but not absolute): black stool means bleeding comes from upper GI tract; grape jelly stool from small bowel; silver stool from biliary tree; burgundy stool from right colon; red blood from left colon to anus.
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Needs investigation :
Red blood in stool comes from colon, rectum or anal area .It can be due to 1 hemorroids2 polyps in colon or rectum3 inflammation and ulceration in rectum or colon4 tumors in colon, rectum or anal area, like colon or rectal cancer. I will recommend that you consult your doctor or a gastroenterologist as you may need colonoscopy to find out the cause of bleeding and treat appropriatl.
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Eval:
I see constipation listed as one of your conditions. Dry, hard rough stool can abraid tissues when being passed - or can lead to hemorrhoids. Both can cause rectal bleeding. Fistuala, fissure, cancer or inflammatory or infections GI conditions can also cause bleeding recommend med eval.
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Stop doing that!:
Chronic constipation will bring about some potentially serious issues. Drink more fluids, eat more whole grains like bran, and see your doctor if you're not having a soft/formed bm daily.
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Rectal bleeding:
Any blood after or with bm is not normal. Get seen by a GI dr, . For an evaluation to ascertain where the bleeding is coming from, be it a hemorrhoid/fissure or something more serious. Best wishes.
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